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Kate Gosselin's Recipe: Handy Hummus Wrap

LilSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:00:37 -0700

When tots are in tow with moms on the go, hand held edibles make eating easier. For those who fret about traveling spills, Kate Gosselin (who recently shared her tricks for feeding a family of ten with us) has a great recipe for a healthy wrap that keeps kids nourished and messes to a minimum.

Handy Hummus Wrap
1 whole wheat (or whole wheat white) wrap
2-3 T Hummus
2-3 leaves of lettuce
½ cucumber, sliced length-wise
½ red pepper cut into long strips

Place lettuce leaves in the middle portion of the wrap. Top with hummus. Add slices of cut vegetables. Roll and cut in half.

Kate Gosselin's Recipe: PB & Banana

LilSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:00:16 -0700

If your wee ones are craving something slightly different than the staple peanut butter and jelly, Kate Gosselin (who recently shared her tricks for feeding a family of ten with us) suggests opting for a nutty sandwich with a more starchy fruit complement.

PB & Banana

2 slices of whole wheat white bread (also good with oatmeal bread)

1 banana, thinly sliced

Peanut butter

Spread each slice of bread with peanut butter. Place thin banana slices on one slice. Close sandwich and cut into triangles.

Kate Gosselin's Recipe: Cream Cheese Roll

LilSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:05 -0700

If your tots are up for a kid-friendly twist on the traditional sandwich, Kate Gosselin (who recently shared her tricks for feeding a family of ten with us) offered up her recipe for a rolled treat and another similar version for more adventurous or adult palates.

Cream Cheese Roll

1 slice bread (all breads work well)
Light cream cheese
½ cucumber, sliced length-wise
1 slice smoked turkey

Trim the crusts of the bread and gently roll out the slice so it resembles pastry. Spread with light cream cheese. Place the turkey slice in the center of the bread. Add cucumber slices. Roll the bread similar to a sushi roll and cut into mini rolls.

To check out a more adventurous recipe that makes a parent's mouth water, read more.

Cream Cheese Roll – Option #2 for adults

1 slice bread (all breads work well)
Light cream cheese
½ avocado, sliced
1 slice smoked salmon

Trim the crusts of the bread and gently roll out the slice so it resembles pastry. Spread with light cream cheese. Place the smoked salmon in the center of the bread. Add avocado slices. Roll the bread similar to a sushi roll and cut into mini rolls.

Kate Gosselin's Recipe: Fall Harvest Sandwich

LilSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:10 -0700

In the kitchen and uninspired? Wonder woman Kate Gosselin (who recently shared her tricks for feeding a family of ten with us) has come to the culinary rescue with her healthy sandwich recipes that are kid friendly and an easy way to incorporate whole grains into your child's diet.

Fall Harvest Sandwich

2 slices honey ham
1 slice cheddar cheese
1 T honey mustard
½ Granny Smith apple, sliced thin (optional)
2 slices whole wheat bread

Place on one piece of bread in the following order: mustard, cheese, ham, apple slices. Top with the remaining piece of bread. Cut on the diagonal and serve.

Interview with Kate Gosselin: Feeding a Family of 10

LilSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Parents watch TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8 in shock and awe. Moms and dads are awed by the way the young couple, Jon and Kate, are raising two sets of multiples and shocked by the fact that all the children - Cara, Mady, Alexis, Hannah, Leah, Aaden, Collin, and Joel - eat! The twins' and sextuplets' diets don't consist of just peanut butter and jelly and buttered pasta; they entertain their pint-sized palates with everything from traditional Korean food to cracked crab and fresh vegetables.

lilsugar recently had the opportunity to ask queen of the Gosselin kitchen, Kate, a few questions about feeding her family of ten, the importance of an organic diet, and her recent partnership with the Grains Foods Foundation to promote brown bag lunches. To see her tips and what she had to say, read more.

lilsugar: Why did you decide to team up with the Grains Foods Foundation?

KG: These days, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs while still managing to eat healthy. With a family of 10, we’re certainly no different. We’ve been brown bagging for years and I’m working with the Grain Foods Foundation to show other families how packing lunches can be an easy and fun way to save money and eat healthy. There’s even a calculator on their website - grainpower.org - that shows how much money and calories you can save when you pack a lunch instead of eating out. It’s amazing!

lilsugar: Does or did incorporating grains into the Gosselin family diet bring down the food bill?

KG: Definitely. Grains like bread, crackers, pretzels, and granola bars have always been a part of our family diet because they are affordable, delicious and nutritious. We go through a loaf of bread at every meal so I usually buy a whole flat of bread at one time!

lilsugar: How important do you think it is to raise children on an organic diet?

KG: More than anything, I think it’s important to raise children on a healthy diet. As I’m sure you’ve seen on the show, I try to find fruits and vegetables from local farm stands but when that isn’t possible, there are always great and healthy options available at the supermarket.

lilsugar: As someone who fed a family of 10 on a budget, what tips would you offer other mothers to cut costs?

KG: Pay attention to the things that are on sale, clip coupons and, above all, avoid buying things that you don't need. Being organized and planning ahead is one of the best ways to stick to a budget. I know it’s not always easy for families to plan ahead but making sandwiches and packing lunches is a relatively simple way to save money and eat healthy. Nutrition has always been important to me personally as a woman, a nurse and especially as a mom.

lilsugar: On Jon and Kate Plus 8, your children seem to eat all of the healthy things you prepare. How have you managed to raise eight adventurous eaters?

KG: I have always prepared healthy meals without other options. I firmly believe that if they are hungry, they will eat what is in front of them. I also do not "over-snack" them. That said, if they do have a snack, it's usually something with grains (pretzels, wheat crackers, etc).

lilsugar: What are your family's favorite meals? Are there any foods your children do not like?

KG: We have a lot of favorites and I believe in exposing kids to a variety of foods from a very young age to avoid those childhood ruts (eating and wanting to eat the same four things for every meal).

lilsugar: You are often filmed packing cereal bags, lunches and picnics prior to outings on your show, do you do that for convenience or to save money?

KG: Both. Packing lunches and snacks ahead of time saves us money and help me make sure my family eats healthy no matter where we are. It ensures I’ll have something nutritious on hand when we’re away from home.

lilsugar: Do you have advice for moms on how to pack lunches that children will actually eat?

KG: Try to make their lunches fun. Include a note in their lunch bag or scribble words of inspiration on a napkin. And if you want to get really creative, use cookie cutters to transform your child’s sandwich into a work of art – or even into their initials. These little surprises are sure to bring a smile to their face.

Another thing I do is aim for variety. For instance, I’ll make them checkerboard sandwiches where I mix up the bread - using one slice of light colored bread and one slice of a darker bread, I simply cut the sandwiches into quarters and flip two of the quarters over to make a checkerboard. This is a great way to start introducing kids to whole grain bread. Kids love fun-looking food, even if it’s good for them!

lilsugar: You are extraordinarily organized. Do you have favorite products to pack food in a certain type of cereal bag, lunch box or drink container, etc.?

KG: I love cute reusable lunch bags and am a huge fan of color coding. With a family of 10, everyone having their own special color makes things much easier! Plus, it fosters a sense of ownership in the kids, which makes it less likely they’ll leave it behind or swap it with another child’s lunch!

lilsugar: You make cool, interactive snacks from edible play-dough to the pudding paint, do you have others?

KG: Those are the latest ones. Anything that is able to be eaten as well as fun (and healthy!) thrills my kids!

lilsugar: What is your family's favorite edible splurge, for example, ice cream for dinner?

KG: Well, ice cream for dinner is great but sometimes we will also have breakfast for dinner (French toast is always a big hit). Think variety with nutrition and it will keep everyone interested!

Check back on lilsugar each morning this week for some of Kate's delilicious kid-friendly sandwich recipes!

Kate Gosselin and Dr. Phil Talk About Jon on the View

LilSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:15:00 -0700

There aren't any elephants in the room on The View! Guest host Kate Gosselin was again put on the spot this morning when Dr. Phil made an appearance on the show. In an interview last week, Jon said that his soon-to-be ex and the television personality had tried to wrangle him into couple's therapy that ended up being more like an image-saving session for their series, Jon and Kate Plus 8. Barbara Walters addressed the controversy and the doctor replied that he had no comment since it was a personal meeting between friends. Kate also kept her cool (sporting a new, cute sassy hairstyle) saying she appreciated Dr. Phil and his wife Robin's help over the years. Something tells me that the mom of eight is going to be named one of Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Cast your vote on whether you think Kate will make the cut at our Jon and Kate Plus 8 group over in our LilSugar community!

Jon Gosselin Says Kate Was Abusive and Took His Ring

LilSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:30:58 -0700

Jon Gosselin stayed silent for a while, but now he's telling all. The famous father of eight sat down with Chris Cuomo and dished about everything from being abused by his soon-to-be ex-wife to the other reasons why their relationship is permanently broken. A teaser ran on Good Morning America today highlighting tidbits from the three-hour interview, which has has been turned into an episode of Primetime: Family Secrets and airs tonight. Check out what Jon had to say:

On the unfair way he is portrayed on magazine covers: "Let's finish what we need to finish and get on with our lives."
On what happened to his 20s: "I was married at 22. I had twins at 23. I had sextuplets at 27. Bye Bye 20s."
On what really broke up the marriage: "I was verbally abused. I was beaten down. She separated me from my family. She used to hold the kids over my head and say, "'Don't spend time with your mom. Spend time with your kids.' Why can't I spend time with my mom and my kids together? I'm not going back to that lifestyle."
On despising Kate: "I can't sit on the sofa with that woman - with someone I despise."
On their wedding rings: "I think she (Kate) still wears the ring for public perception. I don't wear my ring because she took my ring."

Are You Interested in Jon Gosselin's Side of the Divorce Story?

LilSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:30:09 -0700

There are two sides to every story, and now Jon Gosselin is telling his. The once-reserved father of eight who has garnered more of a party boy image as of late sat down with Chris Cuomo in an interview that will air next Tuesday. In it, he addresses comments made by his soon-to-be ex-wife Kate and aims to set the record straight on everything from his relationship with Hailey Glassman to the bodyguard affair allegations and how the show contributed to the demise of the couple's 10-year marriage. Will you tune in?

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Kate Gosselin Talks Family Failure on Today Show

LilSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:03:25 -0700

Divorce after 10 years of marriage isn't what most mothers want for their growing children. and reality star Kate Gosselin is no different. In her first interview since she and Jon announced their separation, the mother of eight broke her silence and spoke candidly with Meredith Viera on the Today Show this morning. The soon-to-be divorcee talked about her love for the husband she knew and her disconnect from the man he has become. Kate also chatted about how she's putting her best foot forward for her children and moving toward the future.

To watch the clip of Kate addressing rumors, from her alleged affair with her bodyguard to how her parenting is affecting her twins and sextuplets, read more.

What did you think of the interview?

Is Jon the New Kate?

LilSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:57:32 -0700

Last month, it was America's most famous mother of eight, Kate Gosselin, who graced the cover of magazines and made numerous news headlines. The outspoken matriarch of TLC's favorite family talked about her books, television show and the demise of her marriage to husband, Jon. Once the couple filed for divorce, they issued a joint statement saying they would not be speaking out publicly and asked for people to respect their privacy. Things simmered down until this weekend when Jon took a business trip France with his girlfriend, Hailey Glassman. He also talked to People about his new relationship and denied reports of an engagement. He said:

"I know that my decision to appear publicly with Hailey this weekend will be scrutinized, but I hope that people can see I'm a regular guy who is going through a very difficult time in [my] life and wants to move forward."

The daddy of twins and sextuplets has a children's clothing line offer from Ed Hardy and is now apparently granting interviews, even chatting with the paparazzi when he landed last night. Do you think the Gosselin parents are switching roles?